Sraman: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Sraman means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionarySraman in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a Buddhist monk/mendicant..—sraman (श्रमण) is alternatively transliterated as Śramaṇa.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+10): Shamanabhutapratima, Shramamgali, Shraman-opasaka, Shramana, Shramana-shravika, Shramanabhuta, Shramanacarya, Shramanadatta, Shramanadharma, Shramanaka, Shramanamandala, Shramanashakyaputriya, Shramanavara, Shramanavarnapratirupaka, Shramanay, Shramanaya, Shramanayate, Shramane, Shramanem, Shramani.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Sraman; (plurals include: Sramans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms (by Fa-Hien)
Chapter II - On To Shen-shen And Thence To Khoten
Chapter V - Great Quinquennial Assembly Of Monks
Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)
Major Inscription, Udayagiri and Khandagiri < [Chapter 7]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 4 - Stages of spiritual elevation (guna-sthanakas) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]